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Trash Can Nachos
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Trash Can Nachos

Dive into a mountain of deliciousness that's not just a meal, but a celebration of flavors and creative presentation with Trash Can Nachos.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword appetizer, nachos
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 923kcal

Equipment

  • clean trash can OR a LARGE bowl

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces tortilla chips 1 to 2 bags
  • 2 cups white queso dip prepared - warmed
  • 1 pound taco meat from ground beef or ground turkey
  • 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained (1 can)
  • 1 cup guacamole prepared
  • 1 cup sour cream

Diced tomatoes, for garnish

Diced red onion, for garnish

Sliced green onions, for garnish

Sliced jalapenos, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a new, clean trash can OR a LARGE bowl (about 1.5 gallons,) add a layer of tortilla chips.
  • Drizzle the chips as desired with the queso dip.
  • Add a sprinkle of taco meat and black beans over the queso dip.
  • Repeat the layers until the bowl or trash can is full.
  • When ready to serve, invert the bowl or trash can over a large serving platter or baking sheet. Then remove the bowl or can to reveal the nachos.
  • Drizzle the nachos with guacamole and sour cream if desired.
  • Garnish the nachos with preferred toppings such as diced tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced green onions, and sliced jalapenos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 923kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1239mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 78g